Chapter 224: Buying Affection

y knew how to control those puppets. These thirty people were also relatively strong in power.After killing the head of this black-clothed person, Shen Xiang went to the next ambush point. The locatio...Chapter 224 - Buying Loyalty

There were only three of them, since two of the five were currently away on missions.

Nu Rong and Yun Xiao dao had thoroughly investigated these five individuals, observing them for a long time, acquiring very high evaluations of them.

In a small chamber, Shen Xiang looked at the three young men. Two of them were large fellows who bore some resemblance to one another and were brothers. The other looked like a poor scholar, wearing very simple attire that was nonetheless tidy, with a gentle smile on his face.

The two large men were named Lei Xionglin and Lei Zhong. Lei Xionglin was the elder brother, a robust and straightforward man, albeit with rather coarse speech. His younger brother Lei Zhong was an honest large man who rarely spoke and had poor communication skills, but he worked very hard, otherwise, it would be impossible for him to become a martial artist in the rank of Profound Martial Realm Ten.

The scholar-like man was named Liang Ming Dong, who was very clever. He had done many good deeds in Heavenly Gate City before, but his cleverness also caused some people who wanted to entice him to worry about being taken advantage of, but Shen Xiang was not fearful.

Lei Xionglin, Lei Zhong, and Liang Ming Dong were all aware of why they had been invited here. Someone was trying to entice them, and they had experienced such situations before, but in the end, none of them were enticed because they did not have connections.

When someone tries to lure people in a sect, they usually look at whether the person has connections. If the person comes from a decent background, like being a disciple of a small family or the son of a wealthy businessman, such situations are more likely to lead them to be enticed.

But Shen Xiang was not like that, because people who try to entice him would not be loyal and might even betray him more easily.

Shen Xiang's reputation in Tai Wu Men was well-known, with some people hating him and others liking him and admiring him, although the majority was envious of him.

Now, seeing the "big shots" in Tai Wu Men, Lei Xionglin and his companions were somewhat excited and surprised.

"I won't waste too much time, although we are meeting for the first time, I believe we should already know each other. I've investigated you all, so please don't mind my behavior," Shen Xiang said with a slight smile. "Because I want to have more people by my side in the future."

Liang Ming Dong was slightly stunned, looking at Lei Xionglin and Lei Zhong, who were all of the same kind. Therefore, they were all good friends, which caused them to be somewhat surprised.

"Do you want to follow us" said Cloud Knife. "Be straightforward, if you're willing, then that's great; if not, it doesn't matter. As for knowing each other, that'll happen in the future."

Cloud Knife and Nu Rong were young True Martial Realm cultivators who were well-known in Tai Wu Men, being the children of large families themselves.

Lei Xionglin and Lei Zhong looked at each other, very happy to have such a powerful force enticing them. However, their eyes were filled with helplessness at this moment.

Liang Ming Dong said, "Senior Shen's generous invitation to join us is beyond what we can thank you for. However, now... when we were out on missions before, a conflict arose with another group of people, resulting in the deaths of two companions."

Nu Rong smiled and said, "Are you worried about being burdened with us"

Liang Ming Dong nodded. "That's right, I know that all of you are accomplished in youth, but..."

Lei Xionglin roared at that moment, "Stop talking and let's go. We'll handle our own matters!"

Lei Zhong had a simple smile toward Shen Xiang, "If we join your group, it'll bring trouble to you. We're sorry."

Xu Weilong said coldly, "Who were you in conflict with and killed your two companions Although we don't have a relationship, our respect for you makes us want to get to know you better and build great things together!"

Shen Xiang sighed, "I'm not mistaken; they're likely disciples of Tai Wu Men. Fighting over such things is a waste of your lives, I have an opportunity for you to fight against Dark Dao Martial cultivators. Those are the ones who should be your targets!"

Lei Xionglin and Lei Zhong were shocked, with Lei Xionglin asking, "What kind of opportunity"

Shen Xiang faintly smiled because the records showed that Lei Xionglin and Lei Zhong's village was destroyed by Dark Dao Martial cultivators, so they hated the Dark Dao very much.

"Since we've invited you here, it's because we trust in you. If you disappoint us, that would mean we've made a mistake!" Tai Wu Men was about to send ten disciples to fight against the disciples of a Dark Dao sect in another place, and Shen Xiang had offered them three spots. However, they were still at the Profound Martial Realm stage.

Shen Xiang's words caught Lei Xionglin and his companions' attention. Unlike most people, when they heard about fighting against Dark Dao Martial cultivators, many were worried, especially those who lived very freely, fearing that their lives would be ruined. They preferred to compromise with the Dark Dao and share resources on Chen Wu Continent.

However, the sect leaders of major righteous factions all knew what kind of people Dark Dao Martial cultivators were. If they became too powerful, the common people and righteous martial artists wouldn't have good days either. To suppress Dark Dao, they needed to fight.

Shen Xiang took out six Foundation Establishment Pills, saying, "I can give you two each. Whether or not you become a True Martial Realm depends on your luck!"

"If you step into the True Martial Realm, do you want to work with me after that It's up to your choice, but don't be like those cowards in Tai Wu Men who are afraid to fight the Dark Dao!" Shen Xiang placed the six Foundation Establishment Pills on the table.

Liang Ming Dong, Lei Xionglin, and Lei Zhong were all stunned. They couldn't believe what they saw, their reactions being even more shocking than Cloud Knife and the others'. Shen Xiang had just given them Foundation Establishment Pills, yet now he was offering six more.

"These Foundation Establishment Pills aren't free. You'll have to repay us after you receive them. I'll sell these at a rate of twenty thousand spirit stones per pill, and if you think you can pay back the debt in the future, take them!" Shen Xiang smiled.

Although fifty thousand spirit stones weren't a lot, they weren't little either. However, it wouldn't be difficult to enter the True Martial Realm if you had them, but merely required some time.

Liang Ming Dong and his companions each took two Foundation Establishment Pills, looking gratefully at Shen Xiang. They were determined to follow him until death since Shen Xiang had given them a chance to become powerful. Otherwise, with their backgrounds, they didn't know when they would step into the True Martial Realm or if they would even die in Profound Martial Realm Ten!

"After entering the True Martial Realm, immediately go find War Elder and let him arrange everything for you. When you see him, tell him that I Shen Xiang sent you to find him. Also, take a pill first and let's see if one is enough for you to break through. Save the other pill for when you try to advance into the second stage," warned Shen Xiang.

Lei Xionglin and his companions didn't say much, just giving Shen Xiang a fist salute before following Cloud Knife. They could only show their gratitude through actions since they couldn't express it in words.

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